Buffalo: Pizza Logs

“Pizza logs” are mozzarella cheese in an egg roll wrapper; some pizza logs also have pepperoni. “Pizza Logs” has been cited in print since 1970, when it was sold by Jeno’s (now called Totino’s Pizza Rolls).

Finger Food Products, Inc. was founded in Niagara Falls, New York, and trademarked its “Original Pizza Logs” with a first use date of December 31, 1992. The company trademarked “Original Apple Pie Logs” with a first use date of August 4, 2017. The apple pie logs have apple pie ingredients in an egg roll wrapper, and the product is similar to an apple turnover.

Pizza logs are often served with marinara sauce. Apple pie logs are often dusted with confectioners’ sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle.

Pizza logs are served in many Buffalo, New York restaurants, but the product is largely unknown outside of Western New York. “There is a http://www.buffalofoods.com where you can order your favorite buffalo foods. I also learned pizza logs are a WNY creation #mindblown” was posted on Twitter by Mac Cappuccino on August 10, 2011. “I had no idea Pizza logs were invented in buffalo, and that they are really not common in many other places. Mind blown” was posted on Twitter by Mike Zeller on December 24, 2018.

Original Pizza Logs—Our Story
Finger Food Products, Inc. is the proud maker of Original Pizza Logs. Finger Food Products has been serving the western New York area for more than 25 years. Founded in Niagara Falls, New York, the company has been a staple in the community and Original Pizza Logs have been a household name for more than a quarter century.

11 March 1970, The Daily Herald (Provo, UT), pg. 16 ad:
Pizza Logs
Jeno’s Frozen
10-oz. Pkg. 98c
(Safeway supermarket.—ed.)

5 November 1970, Hartford (CT) Courant, pg. 53 ad:
FROZEN REGULAR or SAUSAGE
Jeno’s Pizza Logs 10-oz. pkg. 79c
(A&P supermarket.—ed.)

NYC Historic Newspapers
8 April 1994, Island Dispatch (Grand Island, NY), pg. 3, col. 4 ad:
Original Pizza Logs
1-800-445-LOGS

27 October 1999, The Courier-News (Bridgewater, NJ), “Trade show serves up a slice of the pizza life” by Jerry Schwartz (The Associated Press), pg. A-3, cols. 3-4:
Which brings us to the Original Pizza Log, which is basically pizza in an egg-roll wrapper.

At the moment, this is mostly a Western New York delicacy. But Russ Klass of Finger Food Products has high hopes for the Original Pizza Log, especially for the version that contains roasted peppers.

Twitter
Mac Cappuccino
@mcappuccino
There is a http://www.buffalofoods.com where you can order your favorite buffalo foods. I also learned pizza logs are a WNY creation #mindblown
9:37 PM - 10 Aug 2011

Twitter
Original Pizza Logs
@PizzaLogs
Some juicy gossip for ya 🍎
We’re excited to announce Original Apple Pie Logs! Available on April 2!
2:55 PM - 26 Mar 2018

Buffalo (NY) Business First
Original Pizza Logs company says new Apple Pie product is ‘flying off the shelves’
By Dan Miner – Reporter, Buffalo Business First
May 16, 2018, 2:52pm EDT Updated May 16, 2018, 3:38pm EDT
Jason Cordova took inspiration for his company’s new product from his favorite dessert.

Twitter
Samuel Ethan Fuster
@SamuelFuster56
Is it me or no one outside of buffalo know’s what pizza logs are
11:25 PM - 17 Jul 2018

Twitter
Jimmy clem English
@whatabeezy28
All the talk about buffalo is the wings, but nobody told me that every single restaurant here sells something called pizza logs
6:06 PM - 12 Aug 2018

Twitter
Indians Great Eats
@FeedYourTribe
Sweet tooth? Try our new apple pie logs! Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, these are the perfect addition to your “must-try” list! Located at Pierre’s in section 179!
4:01 PM - 8 Oct 2018 from Cleveland, OH

Twitter
x-AmherstAleHouse 🍕 🍺
@AmherstAleHouse
🚨 New menu item 🚨
*Apple Pie Logs*
Yes, from the same company that makes pizza logs. We dust these delicious treats with confectionary sugar and serve with ice cream!
#delicious
11:58 AM - 6 Dec 2018

Twitter
•Emily•
@emilymarks12
Are “pizza logs” a western NY thing? Because everyone in Pittsburgh calls them pepperoni rolls and that’s just wrong.
12:22 PM - 13 Dec 2018

BrittanyAnnFowler
‏@Brittbrat1017
Dec 13
Replying to @emilymarks12
Some places never heard of them so definitely western NY

Twitter
Penguins Partners
@penspartners
Pizza Logs are the Official Finger Food of the Pittsburgh Penguins! The most delicious gourmet egg rolls filled with high grade pepperoni and whole milk mozzarella.
Cc: @PizzaLogsPenguins Partners added,
Adam Gretz
@AGretz
What is a “pizza log.”
6:58 PM - 14 Dec 2018

Twitter
Joe Yerdon
@JoeYerdon
Replying to @HereforHonk @AGretz
They’re a standard in Buffalo. We also have apple pie logs now too.
6:58 PM - 17 Dec 2018

Twitter
Mike Zeller
@papertigerss
I had no idea Pizza logs were invented in buffalo, and that they are really not common in many other places. Mind blown
11:59 PM - 24 Dec 2018

(Trademark)
Word Mark PIZZA LOGS
Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: Pizza cheese sticks. FIRST USE: 19911217. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19921231
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 85844055
Filing Date February 7, 2013
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition July 23, 2013
Registration Number 4413974
Registration Date October 8, 2013
Owner (REGISTRANT) Finger Food Products, Inc. CORPORATION NEW YORK 2045 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls NEW YORK 14304
(LAST LISTED OWNER) JRC LEASING, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NEW YORK 6400 INDUCON DR. WEST SANBORN NEW YORK 14132
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record Rebecca M. Stadler
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “PIZZA” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
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(Trademarks)
Word Mark ORIGINAL PIZZA LOGS
Goods and Services IC 029. US 046. G & S: gourmet quality pizza egg rolls which contain meat, sauce, cheese, and vegetables. FIRST USE: 19911217. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19921231
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 86102892
Filing Date October 28, 2013
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition April 15, 2014
Registration Number 4559433
Registration Date July 1, 2014
Owner (REGISTRANT) Finger Food Products, Inc. CORPORATION NEW YORK 2045 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls NEW YORK 14304
(LAST LISTED OWNER) JRC LEASING, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNITED STATES 6400 INDUCON DR. WEST SANBORN NEW YORK 14132
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record Rebecca M. Stadler
Prior Registrations 4413974
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “PIZZA LOGS” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL-2(F)
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(Trademark)
Word Mark ORIGINAL APPLE PIE LOGS
Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: gourmet quality deep fried egg rolls having a wonton-type wrap which contain apples, sauce, sugar, cinnamon and other ingredients; ready-to-eat gourmet quality deep fried egg rolls having a wonton-type wrap which contain apples, sauce, sugar, cinnamon and other ingredients; pre-frozen gourmet quality deep fried egg rolls having a wonton-type wrap which contain apples, sauce, sugar, cinnamon and other ingredients; and partially cooked gourmet quality deep fried egg rolls having a wonton-type wrap which contain apples, sauce, sugar, cinnamon and other ingredients. FIRST USE: 20170804. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20170804
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 87364470
Filing Date March 9, 2017
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1B
Date Amended to Current Register August 7, 2017
Registration Number 5326156
Registration Date October 31, 2017
Owner (REGISTRANT) JRC LEASING, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NEW YORK 6400 INDUCON DR. WEST SANBORN NEW YORK 14132
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record Rebecca M. Stadler
Prior Registrations 4413974;4559433
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “APPLE PIE” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register SUPPLEMENTAL
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